Ellen R. Fields

Ellen R. Fields

Ellen passed on to her forever place on April 1, 2026. She is now surrounded by those she loved that had passed before her.

Ellen didn’t know a stranger. She always had a smile and could always bring smiles to others. She lived Joy and she gave joy. Being home with family cooking and creating were important to her. She was proud of her daughter and grandson. Together they made a home full of love. Ellen made sure she comforted her friends and family with good humor and wise words. Her zest for life armed her well for life’s challenges. Ellen met some amazing people during her cancer journey. They served her well and she touched them with that special spark that was truly her own.

She was the daughter of Mary Lou and Dr James Rickets of Kokomo and was born on September 12,1951.

Ellen is survived by daughter Kelley (Joe Dabkowski) Cole, grandson Owen Cole and partner Zaira Watterson, brother Andy (Donna) Rickets, sister-in-law Sue Heck, several nephews, and Kilo, her beloved furry friend. She also leaves many life-long “sister” friends.

She was preceded in death by her mother and father, brothers Jeff Rickets and Bill Heck, Grandmother Lucy Carmichael and nephew Aaron Rickets.

She will be greatly missed.

A Memorial Gathering time for Ellen will be Friday, April 17, 2026, from 3-5pm at Flanner Buchanan Washinton Park East Funeral Center, 10722 E. Washington St.

In Lieu of flowers donations may be made in Ellens name to The Indianapolis Humane Society Ways to Give – IndyHumane